Khristopher J. Brooks

Hairstylists at Michelle’s aren't on salary; they split their fees with the salon, to help cover the costs of doing business.

Bio: Khristopher J. Brooks has been a reporter at the Omaha World-Herald, the Bristol (Va.) Herald Courier, the Associated Press, and NYTimes.com. A Detroit native, he is currently studying Literary Reportage at New York University. Follow him on Twitter.